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Schedule of Events
* There has been a change of plans due to airline difficulties related to David Hajdu. The film Lush Life, originally scheduled for Thursday evening will be screened at 7:30 PM in the Loft Theatre tonight (Wednesday). The talk session with Strayhorn biographer David Hajdu and writer Mark Stryker, originally scheduled for Wednesday, will take place Thursday evening at 7 PM at the Neon Movies. For more information call 223-3655.
Bill Charlap Trio
Saturday, April 11, 8 PM
Dayton Art Institute-Renaissance Auditorium (directions)
General Admission: $15
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One of the most acclaimed jazz trios of the past decade, pianist Charlap, bassist Peter Washington and drummer Kenny Washington perform an evening of works composed by Billy Strayhorn and Duke Ellington.
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Anatomy Of A Murder
Tuesday, April 14, 7 PM
The Neon Movies (directions)
Free Admission
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Otto Preminger's courtroom classic stars James Stewart and features Ellington and Strayhorn's most celebrated film soundtrack. This showing comes on the 50th anniversary of its initial release.
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Talk Session: Billy Strayhorn
Wednesday, April 15 7:30 PM
The Loft Theatre (directions)
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Detroit Free Press jazz and classical writer Mark Stryker interviews Strayhorn authority David Hajdu about the pianist's music, life and legacy and the groundbreaking research involved in the creation of his landmark biography Lush Life.
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Lush Life
Thursday, April 16 7 PM
The Neon Movies (directions)
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Robert Levi's documentary film (which debuted last year on the PBS Independent Lens series) has won both a Peabody and Emmy award and offers a compelling look at Strayhorn's life and music plus performances from Dianne Reeves, Hank Jones, Joe Lovano and others.
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Terell Stafford Quintet
Stivers School for the Arts Jazz Orchestra
Saturday, April 18, 8 PM,
Stivers School for the Arts-Centennial Hall (directions)
General Admission: $15
A Musical Appetizer: Special Pre-concert Performances by Stivers Alumni
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Enjoy an evening of gorgeous Billy Strayhorn and Strayhorn/Duke Ellington music and two sensational ensembles. Peerless trumpeter Stafford and his quintet headline a double bill that will also feature the award winning Stivers School for the Arts Jazz Orchestra showcasing the big band beauty and soul of Strayhorn's music.
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